Thread: Gary McLeod (R, Con), US Congress, SC 6th Dist (Challenger)

Campaign & Candidate Information

Name of Candidate: Gary McLeod

Name of Campaign Committee: Gary McLeod For U.S. Congress

Mailing Address: 3718 Alex Harvin Hwy.

Phone Contact Information: 800-WIN-GARY (946-4279)

Campaign E-mail and website: www.GaryMcLeod.org gary@GaryMcLeod.org

State and District: SC - 6

Political Party: Republican and Constitution party

Is the candidate (Incumbent, Challenger, Open Seat): Challenger

Campaign Funds Raised (as of most recent reporting cycle):

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Candidate Background Information

Prior political or campaign experience: Republican nominee for Congress 1994, 1996, 1998, 2002, 2004, State senate in 2000.


Top Campaign Issues: For Constitutional Government, which includes tax reform, social security reform, and judicial reform.


Education, Awards & Honors: I am the Founder of Citizens For Constitutional Government at: www.c4cg.org
Graduated from Camden Military Academy
Served in U.S. Navy 1960-1965


District Information

Please give a brief description of your district: I am a white republican running against a black democrat in a 55% black district which was 65% black. My strategy is to reach out to the black Christian community because my opponent supports gambling, abortion, homosexuality, and all other liberal issues.


Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters: We don’t register by party in this state.


Issue Information
(Please describe your feelings on the following with a number 1-10 or with the response “Undecided� (1=�Strongly Disagree�, 2-4=Disagree, 5=Neutral, 6-9 Agree, 10=Strongly Agree)

Reducing illegal immigration should be a top priority for America? (1-10) 10

Reducing illegal immigration is important to the voters of my district? (1-10) 10

Illegal Immigrants should be deported when detected in the interior of the US? (1-10) 10

Illegal Immigration is a threat to our national security? (1-10) 10

Illegal Immigration is unfair to those that obey the law and legally immigrate? (1-10) 10

Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to receive driver licenses? (1-10) 1

Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to attend state sponsored universities at in state tuition rates? (1-10) 1

Illegal Immigrants currently in the US Should be granted amnesty or enrolled in a “Guest worker program�? (1-10) 1

Federal and state tax dollars should be spent to provide translators and bilingual information in government agencies? (1-10) 1

Penalties provided under current laws should not be enforced on illegal immigrants? (1-10) 1

State and local law enforcement officers should be allowed to assist in immigration law enforcement? (1-10) 10

Illegal aliens that return to their home countries should be allowed to receive social security benefits? (1-10) 1


Short Answer

Has your campaign addressed the topic of illegal immigration in speeches, commercials, ads, or campaign materials? What are those messages? (Please provide sources or examples) From web site: Stop illegal immigration by joining Congressman Tom Tancredo who offers solutions Here.



What do you feel your opponent’s stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform is or would be?
He, like most democrats, is not interested in closing the borders.

Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other immigration reform or illegal immigration reduction groups at this time? No


Would you openly accept an endorsement and or contribution from ALIPAC? Yes

Campaign & Candidate Information

Name of Candidate: Gary McLeod

Name of Campaign Committee: Gary McLeod For U.S. Congress

Mailing Address: 3718 Alex Harvin Hwy.

Phone Contact Information: 800-WIN-GARY (946-4279)

Campaign E-mail and website: www.GaryMcLeod.org gary@GaryMcLeod.org

State and District: SC - 6

Political Party: Republican and Constitution party

Is the candidate (Incumbent, Challenger, Open Seat): Challenger

Campaign Funds Raised (as of most recent reporting cycle):

This form completed by:



Candidate Background Information

Prior political or campaign experience: Republican nominee for Congress 1994, 1996, 1998, 2002, 2004, State senate in 2000.


Top Campaign Issues: For Constitutional Government, which includes tax reform, social security reform, and judicial reform.


Education, Awards & Honors: I am the Founder of Citizens For Constitutional Government at: www.c4cg.org
Graduated from Camden Military Academy
Served in U.S. Navy 1960-1965


District Information

Please give a brief description of your district: I am a white republican running against a black democrat in a 55% black district which was 65% black. My strategy is to reach out to the black Christian community because my opponent supports gambling, abortion, homosexuality, and all other liberal issues.


Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters: We don’t register by party in this state.


Issue Information
(Please describe your feelings on the following with a number 1-10 or with the response “Undecided� (1=�Strongly Disagree�, 2-4=Disagree, 5=Neutral, 6-9 Agree, 10=Strongly Agree)

Reducing illegal immigration should be a top priority for America? (1-10) 10

Reducing illegal immigration is important to the voters of my district? (1-10) 10

Illegal Immigrants should be deported when detected in the interior of the US? (1-10) 10

Illegal Immigration is a threat to our national security? (1-10) 10

Illegal Immigration is unfair to those that obey the law and legally immigrate? (1-10) 10

Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to receive driver licenses? (1-10) 1

Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to attend state sponsored universities at in state tuition rates? (1-10) 1

Illegal Immigrants currently in the US Should be granted amnesty or enrolled in a “Guest worker program�? (1-10) 1

Federal and state tax dollars should be spent to provide translators and bilingual information in government agencies? (1-10) 1

Penalties provided under current laws should not be enforced on illegal immigrants? (1-10) 1

State and local law enforcement officers should be allowed to assist in immigration law enforcement? (1-10) 10

Illegal aliens that return to their home countries should be allowed to receive social security benefits? (1-10) 1


Short Answer

Has your campaign addressed the topic of illegal immigration in speeches, commercials, ads, or campaign materials? What are those messages? (Please provide sources or examples) From web site: Stop illegal immigration by joining Congressman Tom Tancredo who offers solutions Here.



What do you feel your opponent’s stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform is or would be?
He, like most democrats, is not interested in closing the borders.

Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other immigration reform or illegal immigration reduction groups at this time? No


Would you openly accept an endorsement and or contribution from ALIPAC? Yes